We are Blair and Doree from Illinois

Hello, it’s so nice to meet you. We are Doree and Blair and we’re truly humbled that you’re taking the time to get to know us. We sometimes think about the countless moments that comprise our lives – the twists of fate, the hardships and heartbreaks and joys, the choices – big and small.

Had there not been an art show in Doree’s family’s building 8 years ago, we may never have met. We may never have known a love as boundless as the one we share. We may never have found a partner as committed to building a family as we are to each other. But there was. And we did.

And here, our paths cross with yours. We know you are faced with a difficult decision. Whatever you choose, we’re honored and extremely grateful to walk with you on your journey.

Others in our family have adopted and we see the love and family unity they have. We know we have the capacity to love any child wholly and unconditionally and that’s why we feel that adoption is the right choice for us as well.

After going through IVF unsuccessfully we knew what we would do next. The hard part was deciding when was the right time to begin growing our family. Our careers have taken us on exciting paths. We have also enjoyed exploring the world. We have loved the adventures we have had together, but over the last few years, we have felt like we are finally in the right place in our lives and in our careers, to bring a child into our family. We have everything we could possibly want and cannot wait to bring a son or daughter into our life.

If you choose adoption, and if you choose us, our commitment to you is that your child will be loved every single day by us, our friends, and our families. We promise to give them the tools to live a happy, successful life of inclusivity and support. We will always work hard to be the parents your child deserves, and we will always honor you.